Barcelona star set to continue at the club, declining departure rumors

Signed from Ajax in July 2019, the Dutch playmaker Frenkie De Jong has proved every penny worth what Barcelona spent on the midfielder. Being one of the consistent mainstays at the club, De Jong has featured in the Barcelona midfield a staggering 213 times. His playmaking style and ability to control the game in the middle of the park have been crucial for the Catalan Giants.

However, after the Dutch midfielder faced an ankle injury early in the 23/24 campaign, Barca's journey has been a smooth sail since then. The absence of a player of his caliber has been proven pivotal for the national team, as the Netherlands got eliminated in the semi-finals, which seemed less of a squad strength for them.

The recent few days have witnessed the fortune of Barca working quite well, and to add to that, this is another positive news for the Barca camp. Amidst the rumors that Barca will have to sell a player to accommodate Nico Williams' signing, many people predicted that De Jong may be making a possible move.

It accounts for the fact that the midfielder was very close to signing for the Red Devils in 2022 when the agreement had been prepared and the transfer fee decided, but De Jong's choice changed the plan. The midfielder stated his choice to remain at FC Barcelona, which helped him stay.

However, recent reports indicates that the box-to-box midfielder is not the player who will be up for sale, as Barca plans to renew his contract as soon as possible. Busy with the signing of Nico Williams, Barcelona has indicated that they will try to accelerate Frenkie De Jong's contract renewal process in the coming days.

Though De Jong is still recovering from his ankle injury, Barca would hope that he returns to his full potential in the Barca camp. Alongside the likes of Ilkay Gundogan and possibly Olmo, his presence would make the Barcelona midfield unstoppable.